Using git is often made too complicated. Small teams that could do just fine with a very simple flow end up re-using solutions that end up slowing them down. Here is a simpler alternative.

Marc G Gauthier

Small teams often overcomplicate their Git workflow by adopting heavy branching models like git-flow when a simpler approach would suffice. For small agile teams shipping web apps, a streamlined flow works well: keep master deployed to staging, use short-lived feature branches, tag releases, and handle hotfixes from the latest tag. The key enabler is investing in automated testing rather than complex branching strategies. Common concerns like rebasing difficulty, broken master, and hotfixing are addressed with practical, lightweight solutions.

Simplify Your Git Flow